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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
Cows Not Giving Down Milk.

The habit some cows have of holding
up the milk is n difficult one to overcome.
Mr.. l.. b. Arnold accounts for this habit
by the following explanations: 1t consists
in shortening the time of relaxation of the
cords controlling the valves to the little
reservoirs holding the milk. These are
distributed through the udder and there
are several circumstances which tend to
make COW shorten this relaxation.
Rough treatment, fear, grief, soicitude,
loud noises, etc, are among them. The cir
cumstances inducing prolongatiOn of the
relaxation are comfort end quietude, to-
gether with the relief afforded by the flow
of milk
The best way, according to the author
ity quoted from, is to avoid all occasion
of disturbance and observe those which
promote pleasure and quiet for the COW
and 10 milk as rapidly as possible consist
cnt with comfort. with II view to getting
the milk before the "lcttng down"
ceases. Milking rapidly does not
mean jerking sharply or moving with
hasty or irregular motions in the presence
of the cow Such course would counter
act the very thing aimed at. The motion
of the mixer should not be such as to at
tract her suspicious. They should be de-
liberate and cool, but when set down to
the milking, let nothing be allowed to in
terrupt or retard the work. This will in
duce continual letting down, by giving re-
lief to the udder. The mixer should bear
constantly in mind the fact that the let
ting down is short, and that every move
ment should be awaited of to the best adj
vantage. When the milk ceases to flow
the milking should stop at once, whether
the milk is all out or not. There is no use
in hanging on after it stops coming, as
this only cultivates and confirms the
habit of "holding back TO give COW
the least possible occasion for holding back
her milk is the best way to prevent her
forming such Il habit, and the surest and
readest way to make her forget it after
it has been formed. TO break up the OBJ
iectionable habit, let the milking be quick,
but easy and regular.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

\ bee keeper in Bee Culture thinks it is
an easy matter to fasten pieces of combs
in the sections after one has learned how
He says: In swarming and in the honey
season, | keep almost every day hot wax
on hand 1t is kept so by having Il box
rs high as a lamp and chimney. Your
wax being hot, take n turkey tail or wing
feather, of good size. Your pieces of
comb should be cut the size you wish
Your sections should he in the frames Il
use wide frames. Dip the feather III hot
wax, and paint the inside of the section
Next set the piece of comb on the feather
Holding the former with the left hand,
draw out the feather. As the wax will
set quick, the thing is done
Your wax should be hot enough so the
feather slips out easily and slick. You
can put the pieces of comb in this way
faster than you can put in comb founda-
ton by any method. | have put in
thousands, and never knew of one to
drop out. have thought for two or
three years to give it to the public. /
never saw any thing like it in print.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
MEASURING A TREE.

The figure given represents the simplest
and quickest way to measure heights.
First make a mark on the stem of the tree
or other object, say six feet from the
ground, or place pole six feet upright
against it. Then walk away to such n
distance that the breadth of the hand held
out at full arms length will just cover
the six feet. Mark with the eye point
on the tree at the upper end of the six feet,
and move the hand upwards another
breadth, and so proceed till the whole
height is measured. 1t may sometimes he
convenient for an assistant to stand at the
foot of the tree, and if with his hat on he
will be six feet high, he may serve as q
measure to begin with instead of the rod.
1t is well to stand at some distance from
the tree in making these measurements,
otherwise the upper measured portions
will be larger than the lower, on account
of the longer legs of the imaginary tri.
angle. If the distance be too great for the
breadth of the hand, one or two fingers
only may be used, or short pocket rule.
Or, if the pocket rule be used, its separate
subdivisions into inches may be made tc
indicate the portions measured, and the
whole completed ct one measurement.
We have known the heights of perpen.
dicular banks of lakes or other precipces
or the descent of n waterfall, to be singu-
larly misiudged for the want of some such
means as the one here described If the
water of lake freezes in winter, the ice
forms an excellent base line for the meas
uremeut of any of its shores or banks, and
of the tops of trees which grow upon them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
.IEPROSY-

and consequently incurablc; It is impossible to de.
scribe her suflcrings Her body from the crown Of
her head to the soles of her feet was mass of decav
Of flesh rottng off and leaving great cavities
Her fingers fescrcd and three four nails dropped
off at one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation and for several years she did not leave
her bed Her weight was reduced from 125 to GO lbs
Perhaps some faint idea Of her condition can be
cleaned from the fact that three pounds OF Cosmo-
line or ointment used per week in dressing her
sores. Finally the physicians acknowledged their
defeat by this Black Wolf and commended the SUI.
ferer to her all-wse Creator
Her husband hearing wonderful reports Of the use
Of SwIFT's SPECIFIC Is. S. 81, prevailed on her to
try II as last resort. She began its under pro-
test, but soon found that her system was being
lieved OF the poison. the assumed red and
healthy color, as though the blood becoming
pure and active Mrs. Bailey continued the S. S. S.
until last February; every sore was healed; che dis
carded chair and crnches, and for the first time
in twelve years well woman. Her husband, Mr..
c. A. Bailey, is in business at I'm Blackstone Street,
Boston, and will take pleasure in giving the details
Of this wonderful cure. Send to us for Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases, mailed free.
THY SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
CHAPTER XVIII.

In front of the door of "The Palatial" was
p round flower bed filled with weeds and
howers mixed up together like the good and
evl IN The heart of man, and to the right
hand side Of this bed stood an old wooden
chair with the back Off. No sooner had John
got outside the door Of the cottage than he
Inaaame sensible that, what between one
fihng ana another-weariness, loss Of blood
from his wound, and intense mental emotion
if he did not sit down somewhere pretty
quickly he should follow the example set by
Jess and faint straight away. Accordingly
DO made for the old chair and perched him
SELF on it with gratitude Presently he saw
Mrs. Neville coming steaming along tho path
with bottle of brandy in her hand.
"Ahl" he thought to himself that will
just como in handy for me- If don't have a
glass Of brandy soon l shall roll Off this
Internal chair-I am sure of it,"
Where is Jess" painted Mrs. Neville
"In there" he said; "she has recovered. 1t
would have been better for us both if she
hadn't he added to himself.
"Why, bless me, Capt Mel, how queer you
looklh sail Mrs Neville, tanning herself with
her hat" and there is such a row going on
at the camp there; the volunteers swear that
they will attack the military for DESERVING
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

prevalent that sunflower plants absorb the
miasma in damp and undruined places.
W.arge Russian" is variety grown in
prairie regions, where the stocks are some
times used us fuel the seed being fed TO
poultry and swine. In Russia the sun
flower is grown for its oil.
A very sensible use for sunflowers is the
one of growing them rs screens to UNI
slightly outbuildngs, or as II pleasing
background of color to the garden or
lawn Good soil has much TO do with the
production of fine flowers. Plant the
seed whenever it is desired to have the
plants, and thin out to about three OF
four feet apart in the route
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
Treatment for Work Horses.

Remember that the digestive organs of
horses at work are not so responsive as
when idle. The occurrence of collie and
other ailments incident to horses in the
season of work is usually traceable to the
lack of time given for digestion. The
stomach is in no condition to receive food
Immediately after severe eXertion, hence
the necessity of a short season of rest be-
fore giving Il horse any food. a little care
in the matter of watering and feeding
horses will prevent much sickness and
consequent loss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

Vine growers i'll regions where mildew
often prevails, are advised by Wick, in his
magazine for May, to make trial of the
following remedies: Thirty-tive pounds of
sulphate of copper dissolved i'll tiftythree
gallons Of water, thirty-three pounds OF
quick lime slaked in eight gallons OF
water; the lime and water mixture is then
poured into the solution of copper. In
using, keep the mixture well stirred. II
can be applied to the foliage with whisk
broom. The treatment should be com
menced soon after the foliage is well out
and be repeated so as to protect the later
foliage. The quantities of the substances
can be changed while preserving the pro
portions.
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DRIVEWAY. 8x48
PEN PEN PEN PEN
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! PAST URE
BUILDING FOR HOGS AND CORN.

BUILDING FOR HOGS AND CORN.
The house is 4SX30 feet, with 10 foot
posts and one-third pitch roof. There is
driveway 4SXS feet, with Il corn crib of
the same size on one side: on the other are
four pens, 12X14 feet, connected with each
other and with the yards outside. The
crib will hold 1,S00 or 1000 bushels of
corn, and one must use judgment as to
the number of hogs. He has had best re-
suits when fattening hogs by shutting
eight or ten in one pen, giving them the
run of small yards outside. Over the pen
is space 14x4S feet, which can be used
for hay, straw, grain, machinery, etc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
Black NIinorcas.

Numbered with Spanish varieties Of
fowls that have come to the front of late,
are the black Mrorcas, the nest layers of
all the so called Spanish breeds. The Mi
norcas are handsome birds, with lustrous,
green black plumaGe, large red combs
and white ear lobes, The large comb
stands erect in the cocks and looping in
the hens. The general carriage of these
fowls is an important feature. The cock,
especially if true bred, carries himself in
n stately manner, the breast well project
ing and the tail standing well up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

One of the best insecticides known at
the present time is Dalmatian insect pow
der, also known as Persian insect powder
and as BuhOch. This powder is composed
of the pulverized blossoms of Il plant that
is death to most forms of insect life, but
not injurious to 9nimals or human beings.
1t ought to be |on every farm. In the
household it will be found valuable in
lcssening flies, reaches, etc. in field and
garden it acts as a preventive to many in
sect enemies, and in the poultry yard it is
useful for busting fowls and chicks as q
preventive and cure for lice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
FARM AND GARDEN.
WHY COWS HOLD Up THEIR MILK
A CURE FOR THE HABIT.

a Device for Measuring Trees and other
Ueights-A Prolific Egg Laying Fowl.
A Convenient building, with Yards
Attached, for Swine.
The building for hogs and corn, the
ground plan of which is here given, was
drawn originally by an Iowa iprrtr for
Rural New Yorker. This I0N'coTc.
spondent is SO well pleased with hidbu!ld-
ing that he gives the following minute de-
scription of the same for the benefit of
others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
Measuring Heights.

The erroneous estimates which are made
of the height of trees, buildings and other
objects render desirable an easy and con-
venient mode for measuring them. The
following, with little practice, says The
Country Gentleman, will enable any one
to make such measurements with approx
innate accuracy of the real heights sought:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

Those who follow the dairy interests
the butter intercsts-have, according
to n well known Massachusetts dairyman,
found in the Jersey and the Guernsey the
best butter cows. They will, in his opin-
ion, make the most and best butter. This
dairyman after repeated experiments finds
that the best butter is produced from one
half Jersey and one-half Guernsey cream.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

The Minorcas are hardy and little sub
ject to disease, They are persistent lay
ers of large white eggs, which find y
ready sale. Like most egg laying breeds.
their flesh is not of excellent quality; on
the contrary, in old fowls, it is decidedly
unfit for the table. The Minorcas are
non-setters and great foragers. In good
condition "A hen will weigh from six to
seven pounds, and the cock from eight to
nine pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

or late years there has been an unusual
demand for seeds of suntlowers. In some
localities farmers grow the plants for the
seed, which they feed to their poulEy, but
wherever corn will grow plentifully it is
10 be preferred. There is also an idea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10

The white Wyandotte and the white
Plymouth Rocks have multiplied during
the last year to considerable extent.
Ocean air is favorable to fruit raising.
The best and richest of soils will become
exhausted unless applications of manure
are made in one form or another.
The greater the weight am animal can
be made to attain in the shortest period of
time the smaller the cost per pound pro-
portionately
In the vegetable kingdom improvement
is made by grating and hydridizing; in
the animal kingdom by crossing,
Cabbage delights in deep, rich soil.
Cows when turned out to pasture re-
Auire some dry fodder to offset the laXa-
tive food they pick up.
The Devons are thought by some au-
thorities to come as near the compromise
of beef and milk as the bovine race can
produce. The milk has the reputation of
being very rich, although they are not
noted rs persistent mixers.
May is the preferred month in many
sections for transplanting evergreens.
Success depends mainly ON keeping the
roots from drying out
By the evaporating process it has been
calculated that one barrel of green apples
will produce about fifteen pounds of evap-
grated dried apples and that one pound
of these is equal to half n peck of the fruit
before it is pared or sliced.
Horse radish is perennial and will last
many years. But to have it first class re-
plant every spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
MISEKABLENESS.

The most wonderful and marvellous success.
IN eases where persons are sick or pining away
from condition of miserablcness that no one
knows nat ails them profitable patients for
ductors), is obtained by the use of Hon
Bitters. They begin to cure you from the
ilrst dose ana keep it up until perfect health
and strength is restored
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
ITCHING FIVE LONG YEARS.
New bloomfield, Mss, Jan. 2. 1886.

NoW Bt00mhctd, Mss, Jan. g 1886.
HoP BTTERs Co.:
] wish to say 10 you that have been suffer-
ing for the last five years wit h "A severe itch
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tcrs and have tried il. ! have used IN
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that they cOIld use on or with mo
am Old and poor but feel to bless Won for
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OF the dOct Ors. have had fifteen doctors at
ne. One gave me seven ounces of solution of
arsenic another took four qunrts of blood
from me. All they could tell was that il was
SKIN sickness. Now, after these four hotties
of your medicine. am well and nv skin is
wen, clean ana smooth as ever.
HENRY KNOCHE.
coon WORDS From COOP Authority.
We confess that we are perfrctlv
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-10
WICKED FOR CLERGYMEN.

~ believed it to be all wrong and even
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ne LED INTO giving testimonials to qIIack doc
tors or vile stuifs called medicines but when
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mon valuable remedies known to all, and that
gu pny sclans use and trust In daily, should
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WARREN, Scipio, N. Y.
GOOD ACCouNT.-"To sum it up, six long
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own huusework for year since without the
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Never Forget This.
If you are sick Hop Bitte,s will surely aid
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If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suf-
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Facts Farmers Ought to Know.

The white Wyandotte and the white
Plymouth Rocks have multiplied during
the last year to u considerable extent.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-07-14

HICKORY, n. G..
l send you to-day half dozen photographs of
G. G. Hoffman, OF Conover, n c., and must
say that your medicine has done wonders for
Mr. Hoffman. 1t seems like raising the dead to
life he looks fat and hearty now, and they tell
me when he commenced your medicine he was
nothing but skin and bones Th sore on his
breast is healed over, and you can see the one ON
his forehead is healing up from the top. wish
it had been so that could have taken it when he
was at his worst, but could not leave my Office
and he lives some distance from here
Yours respectfully, A. MC1NrosH
This man, G. G. Hoffman, has risen by the use
of Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B. to his present
wonderfully improved condition. In a short
time his homeless forehead will be fully healed
and he will stand a monument of humanity
raised from the verge of death. Few persons
ever recover from such low state. being on
dying bed from that tell destroyer, blood poison,
with the bones of his forehead rotted and taken
out 2fx3 inches by the doctors, and given out to
die. From skin and bones, wrecked by blood
poison, to health and sound flesh, is the work of
B. B. B.
Not many such desperate cases can be found
but when they are they should not despair of
recovery, as B. B. B. will cure them
When this medicine can cure such extreme
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cases OF blood poison of less violence, as it has
done in thousands of instances !?
The mayor and doctors of ConOver will verify
the awful condition from which Mr.. Hoffman
was raised. B. B. Co.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-07-14

The beginning of disease is slight debility dsor
der Of of the vital organs the stomach, the liver
the bowels usually There dyspeptc symptoms the
liver is troublesome. the skin grows tawney and un
healthy looking. there pains in the right side Oh
through the right shoulder blade The climax is often
utter prostton Of the physical energies perhaps fata
issue But If the difficulty Is met in time with Hostel
ters Stomach BItters, which is always effective as
remedy and should be resorted to at early
there will be to apprehend those injurious sub
segment effects upon the system often entaied by entirely
cured diseases Far better lie it. Also employ this safe
remedial agent in fever and ague and other malaria
complaints than quinne and other potent drugs which
when they do prove effectual for q time the
stomach and impair the general health.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-07-14
II. JOHNS & LAKE EUSTIs DIVISION.
CONNECTIONS.

At Palatka with Jacksonville. TAMPA and Key Yves,
hallway. and st. Augustine and Palatka Railway and
last river steamers for st.. Augustine, Green Cove
Springs, Jacksonville and all points North, East and
West $500
Mail trains make close connection both ways via j. T.
T. W: Ry. at Jacksonville with Atlantic Coast Line
Fast Mail. -''''
At Gainesville with through Pullman Sleepers over S.
+: W. KY for New Orleans Pensacola, Savannah
Albany, Montgomery, Louisville, st. Louis and ali
At 0caia with FRAN Co., and S. O. & G.R.R.
At Aston with st. Johns river Jacksonville
Sanford and way landings.
At Leesburg with the Et Johns and Lake Eustis dyi
sion Of the Florida Southern Railway. and boats on Lake
Harris, Rustis and Grimm for all points Lakes.
At Tampa with Plant Steamships every Monday and
Thursday for Key Weat and Havana
At Lakeland with 8s,uth Florida r. Il. for Tampa
Kissmmee Orlando and Sanford.
AZ Funfa Gaorda with steamers Alice Howard and
Walkatomica for Punta Rassa and Fort Myers.
D. CONANr, j. A. LARNKRD,
General Manager superintendent.